TYRES LONG LIFE

For your safety it is important to check your tyres regularly, at least once a month. Look for signs of damage or uneven wear because improper inflation pressures, misalignment, improper balance, or suspension malfunctions can affect the overall performance of your Pirelli tyre and endanger your safety. Always ask your nearest Pirelli tyre dealer for a check and assistance. Tyres are the only point of contact between your car and the road: so keep them in good shape.

Controlling Tyre Pressure

​​Check the inflation pressure on 'cold' tyres. Here are the steps to follow:

Remove the tyre valve cap

Press the pressure gauge firmly onto the valve and control the pressure

Add air until the recommended pressure level is reached

If too much air is put in, let some air out by pressing the metal stem with your nail or the tip of a pen. Then repeat step 2.

Replace the cap on the valve

Repeat
the operation on each tyre, including the spare tyre (The spare tryes
pressure has to be slighty higher than the maximum value used for the
tyres fitted on the vehicle For radial tyres: from +0,2 to 0,3 bar (+3
to +4,5 psi)

Make sure that there are no nails or other bodies trapped that could make a hole in the tyre.

Check the sidewalls of the tread to make sure that there are no cuts, convexity, nor any other imperfections and irregularities.

Tyre Pressure

The correct maintenance of your tyres is a priceless operation. Air is
totally free and correct inflation pressure is the main secret for a
longer 'lifetime' for your tyres. Insufficient inflation pressure is the main cause of tyre damage.
Extended lifetime and, as a result, excellent performance for a longer
period of time, means concrete economic benefits, due to savings in tyre
replacement costs and lower fuel consumption. Correct inflation pressure also improves vehicle manoeuvrability, reducing the 'braking distance'. A monthly check up is sufficient to keep the tyres at the correct inflation pressure. It is a quick, yet fundamental way to control the health of your tyres and is important for your driving safety.

Tyre Rotation Patterns

​Tyre rotation is a simple and effective way to prolong the useful life of tyres by achieving more uniform wear.

Ten Commandments for Preventive Maintainance

Performance and driving safety are two key elements for
Pirelli, that’s why we would like to share with you some small actions
that will help you drive in total peace of mind and safety.

Pressures should be periodically checked on cold tyres (including the spare).
Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tyres are hot from
driving, as it is normal for pressure to increase above recommended cold
pressures

Tyres must be replaced when worn to the tread wear indicators, even if only in one part of the tread